# Shift Markets

> Digital Asset Infrastructure and Exchange Technology

Shift Markets helps businesses launch crypto exchanges by providing white label exchange software with integrated liquidity and market making.

Shift Markets helps businesses enter digital asset markets by providing customizable exchange infrastructure and comprehensive implementation services. With it, businesses can launch white label crypto exchanges, integrate derivatives trading capabilities, and access pre-configured liquidity connections. Shift Markets reduces barriers to launching crypto trading platforms through modular software solutions and regulatory licensing support.

- Type: Company
- Sector: Finance
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2009-01-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/shift_markets

## Products

- [Shift Platform](https://thegrid.id/profiles/shift_markets): Shift Platform is white label exchange software enabling spot and derivatives trading through customizable API-driven architecture. The system integrates back office controls, digital asset ledger record-keeping, market making technology, and liquidity aggregation from multiple providers. Exchange operators manage trading pairs, fee structures, user permissions, and compliance requirements through centralized dashboards while maintaining full branding control. (Centralised Exchange, Live, Main Product)
- [Licensing & Regulatory Services](https://thegrid.id/profiles/shift_markets): Licensing & Regulatory Services provides regulatory compliance consulting and licensing assistance for cryptocurrency businesses. The service covers Money Service Business registration, Virtual Asset Service Provider licensing, and jurisdiction-specific regulatory guidance including MiCA compliance for European markets. (Legal Service Provider, Live)

## Links

- [Main](https://shiftmarkets.com)
- [Privacy policy](https://www.shiftmarkets.com/privacy-policy)
- [Terms of Service](https://www.shiftmarkets.com/terms)
- [Blog](https://www.shiftmarkets.com/blog)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/shiftmarkets)
- [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/shiftmarkets)

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